Platinum Daily Payroll Services: Accurate, Compliant Payroll for Growing Businesses

Payroll is one of the most compliance-heavy and risk-sensitive areas of your business. Errors in payroll processing, tax filings, or employee classifications can lead to penalties, audits, and unnecessary stress. For businesses with a growing team, having payroll handled correctly and consistently is not optional—it is critical.

That is why Payroll Processing and Compliance Support is included in our Platinum Daily Program for businesses with up to four (4) employees.

What Is Included in Platinum Payroll Services

Our Platinum Included Payroll Processing service is designed to provide end-to-end payroll support using reliable, automated systems while maintaining oversight by experienced professionals.

Payroll Software Included (Up to 4 Employees)

Platinum Daily clients receive payroll processing through:

• QuickBooks Online Payroll Core or Premium

• Coverage for up to 4 salaried employees

Payroll is processed on a salary basis. Hourly payroll tracking and processing require additional complexity and oversight and are available as an add-on service.

Payroll Processing & Tax Compliance Services

The Platinum Daily Program includes:

• Payroll processing for salaried employees

• Automated payroll tax payments

• Automated payroll tax return filings

• Quarterly payroll filings

• W-2 annual filings

• 1099 processing and filings, as applicable

• Workers’ Compensation insurance calculations for up to 4 employees

Workers’ Comp audit report filings can also be completed on your behalf as an additional service add-on.

Employee Thresholds and Payroll Scaling

What Happens at 5 Employees?

Once your business reaches five (5) employees, an upgrade to QuickBooks Payroll Elite (or an equivalent program) is required. This comes with an additional monthly fee, which will be outlined in your custom service proposal or engagement agreement.

Additional charges typically include:

• The monthly QuickBooks Payroll Elite subscription fee

• A per-employee flat rate, generally ranging between $12–$15 per employee

All additional costs are transparently quoted in your monthly estimated services as they become relevant.

California-Specific Compliance Considerations

For California-based businesses, payroll complexity increases significantly as headcount grows. Key regulatory thresholds include:

• 5+ employees

  • Fair Employment & Housing Act (FEHA)

  • CalSavers retirement program requirements

• 15+ employees

  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance

• 50+ employees

  • Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

  • Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting

  • Expanded sexual harassment training requirements

Because of these escalating obligations, additional HR and compliance oversight services are required once a California business exceeds four employees. These services are offered separately to ensure proper coverage and risk management.

Why Platinum Payroll Matters

External Benefit: Compliance Confidence Automated filings combined with professional oversight reduce the risk of missed deadlines, penalties, and audit exposure.

Internal Benefit: Operational Simplicity Payroll runs smoothly in the background, freeing business owners from administrative burden while ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.

Payroll Support Designed for Growth

At A Bigger Bottom Line, our Platinum Daily Payroll Services provide a compliant, scalable payroll foundation for growing businesses. By integrating payroll processing, tax filings, and insurance calculations into one structured program, we help you stay compliant today while preparing for tomorrow’s growth.

If your business is approaching a payroll threshold or needs support managing payroll compliance, our team is ready to guide you through the next stage—clearly, strategically, and with confidence.